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UAE President and Saudi Crown Prince discuss regional escalation in phone call

UAE President and Saudi Crown Prince discuss regional escalation in phone call
16 Mar 2026 03:43

ABU DHABI (WAM)

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday received a telephone call from his brother, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, during which they discussed regional developments amid escalating military actions and their grave threats to regional and global security and stability.

The call also addressed the continued and blatant Iranian attacks targeting countries in the region, noting their violation of the sovereign rights of these countries and international norms.

Both sides stressed the need for the immediate cessation of military escalation, which poses a threat to stability and security in the region and the world at large, underscoring the importance of prioritising serious dialogue and diplomatic means in addressing the issues of the region in a manner that preserves regional security and peace.

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